Cranberry, Orange And Pistachio Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 cups all-purpose flour
    1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
    3/4 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 tablespoon orange rind
    6 tablespoons butter
    1/3 cup Splenda granular
    3/4 cup nonfat milk
    1/2 cup dried cranberries
    1/2 cup chopped pistachio nut
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
    In a large bowl, combine the flour, cream or tartar, soda, salt and orange rind.
    Add butter and with a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
    Add the Spelnda and milk, stirring just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
    Stir in cranberries and chopped pistachio nuts.
    On a lightly floured surface, pat the dough to a 3/4 inch thickness and cut with a 2-1/2 inch round biscuit cutter.
    Place on cookie sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
    Serve hot from the oven with orange marmalade.

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